Apple has reportedly delayed its new smart home hub due to continued challenges with its next generation Siri assistant, according to Bloomberg.
Initially teased in November 2024 and expected to launch Spring 2026, the device is now understood to be targeting a release later this year as Apple works to finalise its AI-powered Siri experience (code-named J490, Bloomberg reports).
The media platform also says the display’s hardware is already finished and can be mounted on either a wall or half-domed speaker base.
The hub is reported to feature facial recognition for personalised feedback, including users’ preferred music, news and tasks.
It's believed to be the first in a wider family of Apple smart home devices, including a nine-inch robotic-arm version.
Image credit: Samuel Boivin/Shutterstock.com